"Straddling Lazio and Tuscany"
Tour
From Podere Grotta Antica, a tour sets off that crosses the border between Tuscany and Lazio, where the landscape changes but remains authentic and surprising. Villages carved into the tuff, tranquil waters, and ancient stories will accompany you on a journey that combines nature, mystery, and timeless beauty.
The first stop is Lake Bolsena, the largest volcanic lake in Europe. Its calm waters and dark sandy beaches invite you to take a walk or stop for lunch with a view of the lake. An interesting fact: there are two islands in the center, Bisentina and Martana, both linked to legends and historical events. Martana, for example, was the prison of Queen Amalasunta, daughter of Theodoric.
We continue towards Pitigliano, the “little Jerusalem,” a spectacular village that seems to rise from the rock itself. The houses built on tuff blend into the cliff, creating a unique landscape. Pitigliano owes its nickname to the historic Jewish community that lived here for centuries, leaving behind synagogues, cellars, and ovens that still today tell the story of a coexistence rich in culture and tradition.
Finally, the tour leads to Sorano, a picturesque hilltop village nicknamed the “Matera of Tuscany” for its streets carved into the rock and houses built against the tuff walls. Walking through the historic center, you will discover ancient “vie cave,” evocative Etruscan paths carved into the rock, which offer direct contact with the millennial history of the area.
An itinerary that takes you across two regions, but with a single sensation: that of traveling to places where nature and man have created unforgettable works together.
Between the volcanic waters of Lake Bolsena, the suspended houses of Pitigliano, and the Etruscan passages of Sorano, this tour offers a succession of emotions that intertwine nature, legend, and memory. Returning to Podere Grotta Antica, you will take with you images that seem like dreams, memories that smell of tuff, and a new love for this borderland.